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If you're looking for a unique way to treat your favourite lady in 2025, shake things up with gift experiences for mum in Birmingham that’ll definitely put a smile on her face! Whether it’s her birthday, Mother’s Day, or just because, gifting a fun hobby is the perfect way to show her some love. From pottery to painting, there’s something for every mum to enjoy while learning something new and exciting.
Don’t worry if she’s new to crafting – all our Birmingham experiences are totally beginner-friendly! Local artists and talented teachers are on hand to guide her step-by-step, so she’ll be in safe, creative hands. And the best part? She’ll get to walk away with something she’s made herself, which makes it all the more special.
Whether she’s getting hands-on with clay, making colourful cocktails, or diving into a painting class, these experience presents for Mum offer the perfect mix of relaxation, creativity, and fun. If you want to gift her something she’ll truly cherish, these workshops are the way to go! Keep scrolling for some fantastic ideas that are bound to brighten her year.
Add some creativity to the kitchen with Birmingham experiences for foodies
We know no food can ever compare to mum’s homemade dinners, but why not open her eyes to new cuisine and enjoy a cooking class side by side? Spice up her cooking skills by learning how to cook Indonesian cuisine at this flavourful cooking course on the outskirts of the city. This is a great option if you're looking for experience presents for Mum which include plenty of quality time as a dynamic duo, or even as a family! Plus at the end, you all get to sit down and tuck into your fantastic feast! Victoria Goudie opted to get stuck into this class, saying:
Fantastic birthday present idea. Tina was very friendly, sweet and the atmosphere was cosy and welcoming. The course was well structured and prepared, and thoroughly thought through. Would highly recommend!
Sounds a little too out there? Well, we have something everyone will love— chocolate making! Right in the city centre, you can your mum can hand roll some tasty truffles with expert guidance from a sweet chocolatier. This gift experience for mum in Birmingham is sure to beat any box of choccies from the shops! Gary Bennett bought this workshop for his partner's birthday, and told us:
I bought this gift for my girlfriend for her birthday, and it was an amazing experience to share together. It was fun, friendly, relaxed, exciting and enjoyable. It was great to learn something new, work as a team with my girlfriend and come away with lots of truffles! Would definitely recommend.
What’s great about these hands-on cooking classes is that they’re designed for everyone, even if your kitchen skills are limited to boiling an egg! Whether you're a seasoned home cook or someone who usually sticks to microwave meals, you’ll both have fun picking up new tips and techniques together. And there’s no pressure to get it perfect – it’s all about enjoying the experience and spending quality time together. Plus, with expert instructors guiding you every step of the way, your creations are bound to turn out delicious, leaving you with tasty memories (and maybe some leftovers for later!).
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Express yourself in an art class
You don’t have to be Van Gogh to give art a go, being creative is all about self-expression and letting your imagination run free! The perfect place to do that? Well, a paint and sip class of course! With a bit of Dutch courage, your mum will uncork her inner artist and come away with a personal masterpiece to be proud of! Leroy Henry headed off to this class, saying:
Fantastic experience by Ambience Arts. Very nice and peaceful atmosphere at the venue, with candles lit and a well presented seating area. Really enjoyed painting The Scream which had a Halloween theme. It was my first time painting and I learnt a lot of new techniques and was inspired to be creative – I would definitely go again! :)
It doesn’t have to end at painting classes though. We have loads of art-filled Birmingham activities like photography courses that will get your mum hitting the streets to find beauty in every corner of Brum!
Want a unique medium? Come and find your creative side at a glass art workshop and try out the ancient technique of stained glass painting. The process is calming and rewarding, leaving you feeling extremely proud of your gorgeous finished piece.
For mums who love the tactile nature of art, there's also the option to explore clay-based activities like pottery making. Not only will she get hands-on with shaping clay, but she’ll also experience the therapeutic nature of working with this material. Whether she’s crafting a vase, bowl, or something totally unexpected, this workshop will leave her with a unique creation and a fun, memorable experience. It's all about tapping into creativity and coming away with something beautifully handmade, and who knows – it might just spark a whole new hobby for her!
Whip up some unique DIY home decor
Spruce up your space and enjoy fun things to do in Birmingham at the same time with our craft workshops. There are so many hands-on ideas to delight your mum’s fancy and brighten up her home too— whether she wants to decorate her walls or surfaces.
Is your mum a floral fan? Then try out wreath making at a floristry workshop to indulge her love for nature. Exploring the world of flora is the perfect opportunity for her to tap into her creative side and experiment with an unexpected form of art. Balancing colours and textures in flower design is a special technique that will satisfy her imagination and bring some fun to her front door.
A gift for mum she might never expect to unwrap— a woodworking course! Hear us out on this one. In this class where you learn how to make spoons, your lucky lady will be stepping out of her comfort zone and finding out just how therapeutic simple woodworking projects can be. As she chisels and carves sustainable wood, all her worries will also chip away, filling her brain with regarding happy chemicals instead. That’s a super wellbeing boost perfect for all the busy mum’s with hectic schedules.
If your mum loves to get crafty but prefers something a little different, why not surprise her with a DIY candle-making class? In this unique workshop, she’ll learn how to craft her own scented candles, choosing from a range of lovely fragrances and customising them to her liking. It's a wonderfully relaxing experience where she can play with scents, colours, and containers to create the perfect candle. Plus, she’ll have something handmade to light up her cosy evenings at home – a treat that lasts far beyond the workshop! Whether she’s crafting for herself or gifting her creations to others, this workshop is sure to spark her creativity.
Birmingham activities on the outskirts of the city
Want some things to do with mum in Birmingham’s surrounding area? Whether you fancy adventuring outside the city centre or you’re already in the nearby suburbs and want ideas a bit closer to home. We’ve got you covered! Getting creative on the outskirts of Birmingham has never been easier.
You can never go wrong with pottery classes, and this wheel throwing workshop in Worcester is definitely going to help your mum feel creative. She’ll be getting her hands dirty and sculpting her very own clay creation that she can keep as a memento of her amazing pottery skills. If she wants to let her hands do all the work— no wheel involved, then let her practice her hand-building skills at this clay sculpture class in Wolverhampton where she can make her very own Green Man. Budding potter Gemma Fay enjoyed this class, telling us:
Incredible tutor and wonderful place. We learnt so much and left with work we are proud of!
Does your mum’s jewellery box need a little extra bling? Why not have her craft her own rings, bracelets or necklaces from scratch at this custom jewellery making workshop? This way she can tailor any piece to her bespoke taste, filling her with pride every time she puts it on.
Our last gift idea for mum is this glass fusing class that is full of colour and loads of design choices. Your mum can learn how to make sun catchers, bowls, coasters, decorative ornaments and more as she expresses her creativity in a unique way. Michael picked this class to celebrate a special occasion, and told us:
It was our wedding anniversary and we decided to celebrate with something creative. Our teacher Theresa was a very nice lady, very welcoming. Her workshop is at the end of her beautiful garden, and is full of all the materials needed for the glass fusing course. She helped us through every stage, and was ready with advice and encouragement. We made a Sun catcher, a coaster and a piece of jewellery. This course is great value for the cost, we didn’t expect to make so many pieces. A wonderful afternoon with such a nice lady.
Which experience presents for mum will you pick?
Birmingham is bursting with creative workshops that are perfect for gifting, whether you’re looking for something special for your mum’s birthday, a thoughtful Mother's Day gift idea or even a festive Christmas surprise. From pottery throwing to wreath making, or even trying her hand at candle making, there’s no shortage of fun activities to help her tap into her creative side. These classes give her the chance to learn something new, de-stress, and create something unique she’ll be proud of.
Can’t decide on the perfect workshop? No problem! Our experience presents for mum offer the ultimate freedom to pick her favourite from a wide variety of options. Whether she’s an experienced crafter or a total beginner, she’ll be able to find a class that matches her interests and skill level. Plus, it’s a thoughtful way to show your appreciation – letting her choose the experience she’s most excited about means she’s bound to have a great time. Whether she wants to create a handmade piece of pottery, design a beautiful floral arrangement, or learn how to whip up a batch of artisan chocolates, there’s an experience gift waiting to make her day.
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